San Antonio restaurants earn Michelin recognition

The Michelin Guide to Texas recognized 17 restaurants in the San Antonio area for the 2026 edition. Three of these establishments received a Michelin star, the guide's highest distinction. The remaining 14 restaurants received either the Bib Gourmand or Michelin Recommended designations.

Mixtli, Isidore, and Nicōsi are the three San Antonio restaurants that earned a Michelin star. Mixtli is located at 812 S. Alamo St., Suite 103. Chefs Rico Torres and Diego Galacia lead the kitchen. The restaurant serves contemporary Mexican food. Its rotating menus focus on specific regions of Mexico.

Isidore and Nicōsi are both located inside Pearl’s Pullman Market at 221 Newell Ave. Isidore focuses on ingredients grown and raised in Texas. The menu includes raw bar items and small plates. The beverage program highlights emerging Texas wines. Nicōsi is an intimate dessert bar with 20 seats. It serves an eight-course pre-set menu. The restaurant describes its focus as insight rather than just indulgence.

Ten restaurants earned the Michelin Recommended designation. These include 2M Smokehouse, Garcia’s Mexican Food, Leche de Tigre, Little Em’s Oyster Bar, Lover’s Pizzeria, Petit Coquin, Reese Bros Barbecue, and Signature Restaurant. 2M Smokehouse is a barbecue joint in Southeast San Antonio. It serves smoked brisket and Tex-Mex inspired sides. Garcia’s Mexican Food is a family-run Tex-Mex spot known for brisket tacos and enchiladas.

Leche de Tigre serves Peruvian cuisine in Southtown. It specializes in fresh ceviches and pisco cocktails. Little Em’s Oyster Bar is a Southtown staple that serves fresh seafood. It offers happy hour specials including $2 oysters. Lover’s Pizzeria is known for sourdough-crust pies and roasted poblano peppers. Petit Coquin is a 24-seat French bistro that serves classics like steak frites.

Reese Bros Barbecue is located near the Alamodome. It serves smoked brisket and South Texas additions like queso fundido sausage. Signature Restaurant is a French-inspired spot that uses Texas Hill Country ingredients. It serves seafood and game meats. The restaurant is known for its wine list and service.

Six restaurants received the Bib Gourmand designation. This category recognizes exceptional food at a reasonable price. The recipients are Cullum’s Attaboy, Ladino, Mezquite, Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery, The Jerk Shack, and Burnt Bean Co. Cullum’s Attaboy serves French-inspired comfort food in a setting that resembles a century-old diner. It uses ingredients like caviar and truffles.

Ladino serves Mediterranean cuisine in the Pearl district. It features wood-fired pita and grilled meats. Mezquite is also located in the Pullman Market at 221 Newell Ave. It explores the cuisine of Mexico’s Sonoran region. Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery is housed in a historic brewhouse in the Pearl. It serves Southern comfort food and brews beer on-site.

The Jerk Shack is a Caribbean restaurant run by chef Nicola Blaque. It serves Jamaican jerk chicken and masala fries. Burnt Bean Co. is located in Seguin at 108 S. Austin St. It serves smoked brisket and creative sides like King Ranch mac and cheese. The restaurant is known for early sellouts due to high demand.